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For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Could our Universe be a simulation? Why is human beauty rare? What’s the science behind cynicism? How can I have a powerful, spiritual experience? You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here. Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page. Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper. Could our Universe be a simulation? Simulation hypothesis ARE YOU LIVING IN A COMPUTER SIMULATION? We talked to the Oxford philosopher who gave Elon Musk the theory that we are all computer simulations Why is human beauty rare? The Strange Science Of Sexual Attraction Beauty: Culture-Specific or Universally Defined? What’s the science behind cynicism? Cynical? You may be hurting your brain health Burnout and the Brain A Field Guide to the Cynic How can I have a powerful, spiritual experience? Finding God in the Waves Preproduction by Andrew Galucki. Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin. The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy. You've got questions, he's got answers. Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway. You've got problems, he won't solve them, But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face. Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.